Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
1Ten piedad de mí, oh Dios, conforme a tu misericordia; Conforme a la multitud de tus piedades borra mis rebeliones.
2Lávame más y más de mi maldad, Y límpiame de mi pecado.
3Porque yo reconozco mis rebeliones, Y mi pecado está siempre delante de mí.
4Contra ti, contra ti solo he pecado, Y he hecho lo malo delante de tus ojos; Para que seas reconocido justo en tu palabra, Y tenido por puro en tu juicio.
5He aquí, en maldad he sido formado, Y en pecado me concibió mi madre.
6He aquí, tú amas la verdad en lo íntimo, Y en lo secreto me has hecho comprender sabiduría.
7Purifícame con hisopo, y seré limpio; Lávame, y seré más blanco que la nieve.
8Hazme oír gozo y alegría, Y se recrearán los huesos que has abatido.
9Esconde tu rostro de mis pecados, Y borra todas mis maldades.
10Crea en mí, oh Dios, un corazón limpio, Y renueva un espíritu recto dentro de mí.
11No me eches de delante de ti, Y no quites de mí tu santo Espíritu.
12Vuélveme el gozo de tu salvación, Y espíritu noble me sustente.
13Entonces enseñaré a los transgresores tus caminos, Y los pecadores se convertirán a ti.
14Líbrame de homicidios, oh Dios, Dios de mi salvación; Cantará mi lengua tu justicia.
15Señor, abre mis labios, Y publicará mi boca tu alabanza.
16Porque no quieres sacrificio, que yo lo daría; No quieres holocausto.
17Los sacrificios de Dios son el espíritu quebrantado; Al corazón contrito y humillado no despreciarás tú, oh Dios.
18Haz bien con tu benevolencia a Sion; Edifica los muros de Jerusalén.
19Entonces te agradarán los sacrificios de justicia, El holocausto u ofrenda del todo quemada; Entonces ofrecerán becerros sobre tu altar.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. Pss 51–65 These psalms of David share a common thread in their reflection on the experience of ev…
Pss 51–65 These psalms of David share a common thread in their reflection on the experience of evil. In Ps 51, the psalmist confesses the evil he has done and asks God’s forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 lament specific evils that David experienced. A song of praise (Ps 65) brings David’s laments to an end.
Ps 51 This moving prayer for restoration asks for God’s favor, mercy, forgiveness, and cleansing. Out of a broken spirit, the psalmist confesses and accepts responsibility for his sin (51:3-6), then petitions God to remove his guilt and renew him inwardly (51:7-12). The psalmist then recommits himself to a lifestyle of wisdom and joy in the service of God and others (51:13-17).
51:title regarding the time Nathan . . . Bathsheba: See 2 Sam 11:1-27. The text of the psalm contains no explicit reference to this event.
51:1-2 The repentant offender has nothing to offer God. He needs God’s favor, mercy, forgiveness, and blessing before he can experience renewal and restoration.
51:1 A prayer for God’s mercy and kindness is part of the genre of lament. Sometimes the plea comes from the psalmist’s acknowledgment of his weakness and sin, as here (see also 6:2; 9:13; 25:16; 31:9; 41:4, 10). At other times, it arises from the psalmist’s commitment to the Lord (see 26:11; 27:7; 119:29, 58, 132). In each case, God’s mercy brings an inner renewal.
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Versículo 2
II. 51:2 Wash me . . . Purify me: The psalmist prays for cleansing and release from the guilt of his …
51:2 Wash me . . . Purify me: The psalmist prays for cleansing and release from the guilt of his sin (51:7; see 26:6; Isa 1:16, 18; 4:4).
III
Versículo 3
III. 51:3-6 The psalmist accepts the consequences of his sin against God. He knows that there is nothi…
51:3-6 The psalmist accepts the consequences of his sin against God. He knows that there is nothing good in him unless God renews his life.
IV
Versículo 4
IV. 51:4 Against . . . you alone: This is hyperbole—the psalmist knows he also sinned against human b…
51:4 Against . . . you alone: This is hyperbole—the psalmist knows he also sinned against human beings (2 Sam 11:2-4, 15-17), but his offense against God is more important. He expects God to rebuke him and will accept whatever verdict God renders (see Rom 3:4).
V
Versículo 5
V. 51:5 I was born a sinner: The psalmist is not making excuses but is acknowledging the depth of hi…
51:5 I was born a sinner: The psalmist is not making excuses but is acknowledging the depth of his sinfulness. From the time we are conceived, we all share in the human condition of sinfulness.
VI
Versículo 7
VI. 51:7 Purify me from my sins (literally Purify me with the hyssop branch; see Exod 12:22; Lev 14:4…
51:7 Purify me from my sins (literally Purify me with the hyssop branch; see Exod 12:22; Lev 14:4; John 19:29; Heb 9:19): The psalmist depends on God to purify and renew him (see Isa 1:18).
VII
Versículo 8
VII. 51:8 Regaining joy is a gracious gift from God. • you have broken me: The psalmist’s whole being …
51:8 Regaining joy is a gracious gift from God. • you have broken me: The psalmist’s whole being feels broken (6:2; cp. 34:20).
VIII
Versículo 10
VIII. 51:10-12 God’s Spirit renews and recreates the human spirit.
51:10-12 God’s Spirit renews and recreates the human spirit.
51:10 A loyal spirit yields the inner qualities of constancy and perseverance.
IX
Versículo 11
IX. 51:11 your Holy Spirit: Only the power of the Holy Spirit can change the human will to make it “l…
51:11 your Holy Spirit: Only the power of the Holy Spirit can change the human will to make it “loyal” (51:10) and “willing to obey” (51:12).
X
Versículo 13
X. 51:13 As he learns from his sin and its consequences, the psalmist wants to teach others.
51:13 As he learns from his sin and its consequences, the psalmist wants to teach others.
XI
Versículo 14
XI. 51:14 shedding blood: This idiom includes any injustice, not just homicide (9:12; 58:10; see 2 Sa…
51:14 shedding blood: This idiom includes any injustice, not just homicide (9:12; 58:10; see 2 Sam 11:14-26; cp. Isa 1:15-17).
XII
Versículo 18
XII. 51:18-19 rebuild the walls of Jerusalem: These verses were probably added as a prayer for nationa…
51:18-19 rebuild the walls of Jerusalem: These verses were probably added as a prayer for national restoration after the Exile (see Pss 42–43); the entire community in exile identified with the spirit of the psalm.
XIII
Versículo 19
XIII. 51:19 Sacrifices offered in the right spirit come from a heart that is right with God and with ot…
51:19 Sacrifices offered in the right spirit come from a heart that is right with God and with others (see 15:2-5; 24:3-6; 50:14; Matt 5:23-24).
Antiguo Testamento
Psalms — Capítulo 51
Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Ten piedad de mí, oh Dios, conforme a tu misericordia; Conforme a la multitud de tus piedades borra mis rebeliones.
2Lávame más y más de mi maldad, Y límpiame de mi pecado.
3Porque yo reconozco mis rebeliones, Y mi pecado está siempre delante de mí.
4Contra ti, contra ti solo he pecado, Y he hecho lo malo delante de tus ojos; Para que seas reconocido justo en tu palabra, Y tenido por puro en tu juicio.
5He aquí, en maldad he sido formado, Y en pecado me concibió mi madre.
6He aquí, tú amas la verdad en lo íntimo, Y en lo secreto me has hecho comprender sabiduría.
7Purifícame con hisopo, y seré limpio; Lávame, y seré más blanco que la nieve.
8Hazme oír gozo y alegría, Y se recrearán los huesos que has abatido.
9Esconde tu rostro de mis pecados, Y borra todas mis maldades.
10Crea en mí, oh Dios, un corazón limpio, Y renueva un espíritu recto dentro de mí.
11No me eches de delante de ti, Y no quites de mí tu santo Espíritu.
12Vuélveme el gozo de tu salvación, Y espíritu noble me sustente.
13Entonces enseñaré a los transgresores tus caminos, Y los pecadores se convertirán a ti.
14Líbrame de homicidios, oh Dios, Dios de mi salvación; Cantará mi lengua tu justicia.
15Señor, abre mis labios, Y publicará mi boca tu alabanza.
16Porque no quieres sacrificio, que yo lo daría; No quieres holocausto.
17Los sacrificios de Dios son el espíritu quebrantado; Al corazón contrito y humillado no despreciarás tú, oh Dios.
18Haz bien con tu benevolencia a Sion; Edifica los muros de Jerusalén.
19Entonces te agradarán los sacrificios de justicia, El holocausto u ofrenda del todo quemada; Entonces ofrecerán becerros sobre tu altar.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. Pss 51–65 These psalms of David share a common thread in their reflection on the experience of ev…
Versículo 2
II. 51:2 Wash me . . . Purify me: The psalmist prays for cleansing and release from the guilt of his …
Versículo 3
III. 51:3-6 The psalmist accepts the consequences of his sin against God. He knows that there is nothi…
Versículo 4
IV. 51:4 Against . . . you alone: This is hyperbole—the psalmist knows he also sinned against human b…
Versículo 5
V. 51:5 I was born a sinner: The psalmist is not making excuses but is acknowledging the depth of hi…
Versículo 7
VI. 51:7 Purify me from my sins (literally Purify me with the hyssop branch; see Exod 12:22; Lev 14:4…
Versículo 8
VII. 51:8 Regaining joy is a gracious gift from God. • you have broken me: The psalmist’s whole being …
Versículo 10
VIII. 51:10-12 God’s Spirit renews and recreates the human spirit.
Versículo 11
IX. 51:11 your Holy Spirit: Only the power of the Holy Spirit can change the human will to make it “l…
Versículo 13
X. 51:13 As he learns from his sin and its consequences, the psalmist wants to teach others.
Versículo 14
XI. 51:14 shedding blood: This idiom includes any injustice, not just homicide (9:12; 58:10; see 2 Sa…
Versículo 18
XII. 51:18-19 rebuild the walls of Jerusalem: These verses were probably added as a prayer for nationa…
Versículo 19
XIII. 51:19 Sacrifices offered in the right spirit come from a heart that is right with God and with ot…